Understanding how aging affects brain health and resilience against Alzheimer's disease.
THE INTEGRATED DATA ACQUISITION CORE (IDAC)
This study is looking for older adults to help us understand how aging affects brain health and the risk of Alzheimer's disease, by tracking changes in their brain over time and identifying what helps some people stay healthy while others may struggle.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10909091 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on collecting and analyzing high-quality longitudinal data from older adults to study how aging impacts brain health and resilience against Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. By utilizing advanced neuroimaging techniques and extensive behavioral assessments, the project aims to identify key markers that indicate vulnerability or resilience in aging individuals. Participants will be part of a large cohort that contributes to a comprehensive dataset over a span of up to 10 years, allowing researchers to track changes and identify critical inflection points in brain health. This approach will help in understanding the factors that contribute to the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older, particularly those who are at risk for or are experiencing symptoms of Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 21 or those without any risk factors for Alzheimer's disease may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to early identification of individuals at risk for Alzheimer's disease, enabling timely interventions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research using similar longitudinal data collection methods has shown promise in identifying risk factors for Alzheimer's disease, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Saint Louis, United States
- Washington University — Saint Louis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Harms, Michael P — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Harms, Michael P
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.